Legal Definitions - cooperative cause

Definition:Cooperative cause is an archaic term used to refer to a person who is contributorily or comparatively negligent. In legal terms, a cause is something that produces an effect or result.

Example: If two drivers are involved in a car accident, and one driver is found to be driving under the influence of alcohol, while the other driver was speeding, both drivers may be considered cooperative causes of the accident.

This example illustrates how both drivers contributed to the accident, and therefore, both may be held responsible for the resulting damages.